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	1990 Buick Electra Park Avenue 3.8L No Start VIN: 1G4CW54C7L this car does this at least once a year gets colder out and it won't start.warm it up starts sounds flooded clears up and it fine.plugs and wires have been changed . last years episode took an injecter to fix.Couldn't condem any injecters this time.Fired it up...	View
	1997 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 1G4HR52K6V Misfires @ idle. Ran DTC= PO300= Misfire. Replaced plugs, wires, coils & ICM. Still has misfire @ 3,4 & 6. Ran DTC again= PO300. Runs fine @ higher RPM's. What can we eliminate based on results? Trouble codes: P0300	View
	1998 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L engine VIN: 1G4CW52KXW This vehicle came in on hook...overheated & locked up with a leaking water pump. We installed a rebuilt long block assy from a major engine rebuilder. Customer says no vibration before the repairs.After checking for errors in installation, we replaced the firs...	View
	1977 Chevrolet K20 Cheyenne 5.7L 2 Wheel Drive Hello Members, This truck belongs to a buddy. He changed the truck over from a 2 wheel to a 4 wheel. The truck is equipped with a NP 205 "Gear to Gear" T-Case. The truck works in 4 wheel only. Upon placing the T-Case into 2 wheel it slips out with a real nice...	View
	1990 Chevrolet V1500 Suburban Scottsdale 5.7L speedometer VIN: 1GBEV16K4L we had a customer bring in his 90 surb with a complaint of no speedometer said it just quit on him . we then start checking vss got a good signal output to drac (vss working ok ) checked the power and ground to drac that also checked out ok we then had the ins...	View
	1994 Chevrolet Camaro 3.4L Misfire, vibration VIN: 2G1FP22S6R Hey, it's been along time since a GM has pulled my hair out. This car came from another shop for misfire on #1.After finding that wires were bad I replaced. Under load at 2200 rpm and up there is a bad vibration & 0r misfire. I can't confirm misfire. I have te...	View
	1995 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L No Start VIN: 1GNDT13W7S vechile came in on hook crank no start have spark and fuel pressure 60 psi has no injector pulse after a few hours of testing and inspecting started on its own cant seem to get to stall anymore third time for this problem in 6 months crank signal appears to be... Trouble codes: 1351 (ref voltage high)	View
	1996 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban LS 5.7L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNEC16R3T Hi everybody, got this 96 suburban with a dead miss at idle. should be an easy diagnosis but am having a difficult time anyway. Missfire monitor shows number 5 cylinder skipping non stop at idle and seems to go away with throttle. Customer originaly declined d... Trouble codes: P0305, P0300	View
	1997 Chevrolet K1500 4.3L Stall VIN: IGCEK14W5V Hi guys and girls.I need a liitle help on this one.Customer came in with complain of periodic stall.We changed the ign switch because of related bulletin.Truck was good for a week and then -I'm back,stopped 3 times on the way home.Engine runs good otherwise.Do...	View
	1997 Chevrolet Venture 3.4L oil pressure VIN: 1GNDX06E2V Vehicle towed in with large oil leak. Discovered gasket on oil filter blown out. Was not OE. Replaced with NAPA and retried. Within 3-5 sec. new filter seal blown out. Vehicle has lite, so put in manuel guage and replaced with OE (GM) oil filter. It also blew ...	View
	2001 Chevrolet Workhorse 6.5L Engine VIN: 5B4KP42Y21 This is a Postal vehicle. The problem is very intermittent. The truck has had this problem since it was new. Please don't immediately suggest taking this truck to a dealer. We don't always have the best luck there. After the vehicle is fully warmed up and the ...	View
	2001 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L Hesitation, Surge VIN: 1GCDM19W01 This van exhibits a severe loss of power at 3/4 throttle going up a hill only under a load. Vehicle runs great around town. If you back off the throttle while this occuring and hit it again the problem typically goes away. No problems are noted upon start up. ... Trouble codes: 300 (random misfire)	View
	2003 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 LT 6.0L driver memory VIN: 3GNGK26U93 Hello GM Techs. My customer has asked me to install a set of aftermarket mirrors (Power Vision) and remove his O.E. folding mirrors. He bought this truck late in 2003 and the extending mirror was not available at the time of his purchase. According to the inst...	View
	1999 Chrysler Sebring LXi 2.5L Surge VIN: 4C3AU52NOX Hi techs. I have this car that misses and bucks under light throttle in reverse only and it happens 99% of the time. Occansionally, only once it will act ok. I know, bad ground. Computer and chassis grounds have been checked with lab scope and are at about .04...	View
	1992 Dodge Caravan 3.0L Misfire VIN: 2B4GH2538N Car starts and idles well, but has very bad miss when pulling out and also cruising. I swore it was bad plugs, wires, cap or coil. After doing a major tuneup, it is exactly the same. I connected a spark checker and a noid light so I could monitor both systems....	View
	1996 Dodge Intrepid ES 3.5L No Start VIN: 2B3HD56F5T This car will not start when only cold, customer says when about 10 degrees or below,welcome to NY! So these past few days its been about 0-8 degrees in the morning when I try to start the car. It will not start. With Snap-On scanner checked to see if CTS or I...	View
	1996 Dodge Intrepid 3.5L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B3HD46F6T Thanks for this opportunity, My customer came in with this car complaining of a rough running condition. Plugs and wires had been replaced recently(in the last year). Upon inspection we found #4 plug submerged in oil from a leak around the v/c gasket. This pr... Trouble codes: P0300, P0303, P0306	View
	1999 Dodge Durango 5.9L Brake master or proportioning valve VIN: 1B4HS2826X Hi All, I have this vehicle that has premature front brake lock-up that was present even before we replaced his calipers and pads. We thought that this would get rid of the grabbing problem. If the brake pedal is applied lightly there is no problem. In a pani...	View
	1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.9L rotors VIN: 1B7HC16Y6X this vehicle pulls hard to the left but only every 10 or 12 brake applications..works fine most of the time but when it pulls the vehicle changes lanes..the vehicle has had new calipers from dodge, rotors turned, rear brakes cleaned and adjusted, bled the brak...	View
	2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.9L govenor pressure VIN: 3B7HF1326Y hey tranny guys. this is my own pickup. it is a 00 ram 1500 4x4. the problem is that going down the highway the rpms flare up 1-200 rpms. the tranny feels good just this flare while cruising only. the thing that i have a qhestion on is the govenor pressurel. m...	View
	1987 Ford F-150 Custom 4.9L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1FTVF15Y5H this vehical has decent compression 155 across but my fuel prssure is 50 psi running 60 with reg disconnected what drives pressure high it's friday i'm brain dead	View
	1995 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L Unknown VIN: 2FMDA5149S ok guys here goes, this is the first axode i have rebuilt. i put a new seal kit in it along with a new wave plate. i also installed a transgo correction kit. i followed the instructions in the kit to a t. so heres my problem, this vehicle shifts from 1-2 good ...	View
	1995 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L Brake System VIN: 2FMDA5140S Customer brought vehicle to shop for check up the brake system, complaining about the brake sink down to the floor and kicking every time stop or stop at the stop sign. First of all, I started with hood up the modis scanner to check up ABS system, no trouble c...	View
	1999 Ford Windstar 3.8L MIL Lamp on, dies VIN: 2FMZA54XXB hi everyone...thanks for your time. got this windstar in, heads replaced at another shop..since then customer complains of intermittant so start cold, dies without cause while driving, and mil on.alos complains of doors locking when ignition turned on instead ... Trouble codes: P0340, P1131	View
	2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Steering VIN: 3FTSW31F91 truck has high steering effort at low speed while brakes are applied. thank tou for any help	View
	2004 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Steering Wheel VIN: 1FTPW14594 I have a 2004 F-150 Supercrew 4x4 pickup the exhibits a steering wheel vibration at @70 mph and above. Even though the truck is still under warranty my customer doesn’t wish to engage the dealer at this point. Ford has issued a TSB regarding this issue however...	View
	1994 Honda Civic EX 1.6L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: JHMEH9694R car came to us after belt replacement at toyota dealer. we ran compression test and put plugs and wires on but still idles rough. on cyl balance test all cyl make a differance but #1. when you drive it it has good power and runs ok but when it idles #1 cyl not...	View
	1997 Honda Accord LX 2.2L No Start, Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1HGCE1829V It was found that plugs were fuel fouled. Clean reinstalled and still would not start. If you pinch off the PRESSURE line you can get it to start some of the times. You can always get it to start by disconnecting the MAP sensor. When it does run with MAP CONNE...	View
	1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2L security VIN: 1J4GZ78Y6R I have read many security system posts for Jeep but none seem to be similar. First the security system will intermittantly cause a crank/no fuel condition, but if it is tried 4 or 5 times it will usually start and run fine. Second, when started the security li...	View
	1993 Mercedes-Benz 400E 4.2L Surge, Stall VIN: WDBEA34E2P problem- when vehicle is at idle in gear the vehicle will surge rpm's up and down worsening until the engine stalls however there are no codes and i searched this vehicle inside out and could not find any vacuum leaks-	View
	1993 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4L Stall VIN: 1N4BU31F3P Hi Fellows, This car came in with a stalling problem, it had never had a tune up. I performed a full tune up on the vehicle with NGK plugs, wires, distributor, rotor, pvc, fuel and air filter. While the car is working fine the readings are: ECT 68 degrees C M... Trouble codes: 34 (KNOCK SENSOR bad connection)	View
	1994 Nissan 300ZX 3.0L Remote Entry Transmitter VIN: JN1RZ2605R Have checked Alldata and Mitchell for information to match this remote transmitter to the module and did not find any. After checking the archives, there is good information on other Nissan models (Pathfinder and Maxima) that have a reset button on the control...	View
	1994 Nissan Sentra E 1.6L timing chain VIN: 1N4EB31FXR Hey Nissan techs. Is there any way to replace the timing chain on a 1994 1.6 Sentra without removing the cylinder head? I know I was able to get the timing cover out on a 1992 Stanza without removing the head. If not, how much of a cramp is this job. Thanks M...	View
	1997 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.6L Reject OBD2 emission VIN: 3N1AB41DXV Hello everyone, This 97 Nissan Sentra came in having been rejected for 3 monitors not beeing run on the emissions test. (Illinois Test). I scannsd PCM and found no codes or pending codes. Noticed that the engine was running cold so I replaced the thermostrat,...	View
	1998 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L Surge, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: JN1CA21A7W hello fello techs, this vehicle sets an 0134 o2s no activity.scoped o2 sensor and is sitting dead lean added propane pegs rich.checked scantool info and sensor is pegged rich 1.25v.while scantool and scope is running accel the vehicle scantool shows lean and ... Trouble codes: 0134 (ho2s no activity)	View
	1995 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2.3L No Start VIN: 1G3NLSSD9S Hopefully some GM guys can help. This is the 3rd time car left customer sit. 1st time we had good fuel pressure but no spark and no injector pulse. Went through snappy scanner and tapped into purple white wire, and could fire injector. So we replaced the ICM. ...	View
	1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 3.1L Valve train VIN: 1G3AJ55MXT The lifters did not clear out. The valve train is loud enough for the knock sensor to bump the timing back over 20 degrees. I torqued all related parts to spec and made sure the engine was kept clean during the work. I've never run into this before and was hop...	View
	1990 Pontiac Grand Am LE 2.5L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1G2NE14UOL engine runs rich, no codes, all sensors within perameters. ignition system test, good spark, good ignition pattern. fuel integrater goes to 65 when throttle open, replaced injector and cranksensor. no different, simutec shows mat sensor out or range but scanne...	View
	1992 Pontiac Sunbird LE Value Leader 2.0L No Start VIN: 1G2JC51H2N Hi gang. This car was towed in, no start. On first look the starter drive does not engage. No sweat, put on a starter. Now the fun starts. Cranks good. Got good spark, New plugs today (they were old), got injector pulse (I only checked on cylinder four), good ...	View
	1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 3.6L starter VIN: WPOAB0967K sometimes when attempting to start,turning the ignition switch,results in nothing. no dash warning lights, no starter connection. at this same time nothing electrical in the car works, ie no dome light no key buzzer no radio. if the customer reachs down and ji...	View
	2001 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8L lubrication VIN: 1NXBR12E61 I know this is an old issue, but this original owner insists the car has been properly cared for. There is lite blue smoke when hot and the engine when hot sounds tired. He uses 4qts/1000mi (no leaks) and believes he is not responsible. What can I suggest and ...	View
	1999 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L Cuts out VIN: 3VWSF29M3X customer commutes in vehicle 60 miles each way, 5 days a week. after driving 30-40 miles, customer states that the engine will die suddenly with no warning and then refuse to start. after sitting for 30-60 minutes, engine will restart and run fine. problem is ...	View
	2001 Volkswagen Golf GLS 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 9BWGD61J71 This car came in two weeks ago with to sets of codes 1St code 17608 (boost pressure valve malfuncation) We tested the circuit and found the decel shut off valve diaphragm was not holding.We replaced the valve 2nd codes was misfire 301,302 ,303,304 we found no ... Trouble codes: 17705 (pressure drop between turbo and throttle valvecheckD.V)	View
	1997 Volvo 850 GLT 2.4L Excessive Emissions, MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1LS5649V This problem has come up before on iatn, but a search of the files shows that they are closed w/o fix! We have replaced 3 O2 sensors with no other apparent problems. All the usual vacuum leaks have been fixed, no fuel pressure problems, AFMM ok, no other codes... Trouble codes: 232 (fuel trim), 231 (fuel trim), 212 (no signal front O2 sensor)	View

Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models

	Fix/Summary	Answers
	2000 Audi TT 1.8L Steering wheel VIN: TRUUC28N5Y well thank you to those who replied. The customer is the bosses child and he has a heavy foot. he took the car back and drove it for about a week and the very light click turned into a very prominent one. It was the outer cv joint on the right axle. it ended u...	4
	2001 Audi TT Quattro 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: TRUUT28N51 Hi there, The replies I got suggested everything from the gas cap being loose (checked that first) to a slight leak from the seals for the fuel pump and fuel gauge sending unit in the tank. Someone also said there is a hose near the turbo that leaks, and ano... Trouble codes: 16826 (EVAP System Small Leak).	8
	1995 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L MIL Lamp on thanks for all the help the prom turned out to be the problem Trouble codes: P0325.	7
	1997 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L data bus VIN: 1G4CW52K5V Thank you, to all who replied. Everyone had some good ideas.I went back and checked all powers and grounds, to any thing that is on that data bus,and found no problems. I don't think the master tech was providing a ground, because I didn't have it plugged into...	12
	1994 Chevrolet Camaro 3.4L ABS Lite VIN: 2G1FP22S4R Some of the replies i received just kind of verified some of the things we were trying to duplicate. The Customer wants to pick up this vehicle without wanting to give us an opportunity to try to duplicate the condition with our test equipment hooked up. Very ...	3
	1995 Chevrolet K1500 5.7L Abs Module VIN: 2GCEK19K0S I want to thank everyone that responded and almost all of you said the sensor was pushed up with rust and both of them was.I replaced both hubs and also put new rotors and ceramic pads and it stops great. Thanks again everyone your great	14
	1996 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L No signal to comp VIN: 1GNDT13W7T We'll thanks to several correct help suggestions. My electric problem was the trans. A Jasper Reman unit and the truck gets to go home. I did a suggested one minute check of the pump. The trans dip stick level did not change from truck off to truck running. Ge...	9
	2000 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8L engine VIN: 1Y1SK5285Y Well, not much to offer on this vehicle. Customer came in and we could not duplicate the noise. He took it and on another day called to have me listen over the phone to his noise. I could not hear it over the phone. He later stopped in and it was doing it. In ...	4
	2000 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L No Start, Stall VIN: 1GKDT13W1Y Finally we got this thing fixed, thanks to Dave from Virginia who nailed it by putting me on the trail of TSB # 01-08-56-001A which was to repair intermittent no start- security light flashes while cranking. The problem was the connection of the ignition switc...	21
	1990 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue 3.3L Master Cylinder VIN: 1C3XY66R0C The problem turned out to be the ABS controller, it was activating the pump, when it wasn't suppose to be.	4
	1996 Chrysler Cirrus LX 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Misfire VIN: 1C3EJ56X8T Thanks for the responses. We did a fuel pressure leakdown test and found that fuel pressure would drop from around 48psi with key on engine off to between 15 and 20 psi over a period oa about 3 to 4 hours. We swapped in a different set of injectors and that ha...	11
	2000 Chrysler Concorde LX 2.7L BCM/Cluster VIN: 2C3HD46R4Y Thanks to all who took the time to reply. Everyone said that this was a BUS problem, which was correct. I originally thought that I had a connection problem. Two of the replies told me that the bus lines would read about 4.5 to 5 volts normally. I found that w...	8
	1995 Dodge Caravan ES 3.0L Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 2P4GH2535S Thanks to all who responded. The fix turned out to be a NEW pcm. The used one from the wrecker was no better than the original one. After checking everything everybody suggested and exhausting all resources I decided to try another pcm and it is fixed.	18
	1997 Dodge Dakota 2.5L Excessive Emissions, no ox2 voltage VIN: 1B7FL26P4V Thanks for the input. Like I thought, the factory remaned ecm was defective. I disconnected the o2s signal wire from the ecm and was able to see that the voltages would drop to about .9. when i disconnected an injector, the voltage dropped right off. The ecm j... Trouble codes: P0132, P1696, P1476.	3
	1993 Ford Probe 2.0L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on, Fuel Cutoff VIN: 1ZVCT20A9P I found that the fuel cutoff lite is directly connected to the inertia switch on this car. If the switch opens up it will turn the lite on, and so will a stall. This car was intermittantly stalling and also setting a code 2 for the ne sensor, which is in the d... Trouble codes: 2 (ne signal).	7
	1997 Ford E-150 Econoline 4.6L Unwanted ABS operation VIN: 1FDEE1468V Thank you everybody who has provided assistance. The fix for this unwanted ABS activation was both front wheel speed sensors. The resistance values on the front sensors I had were both 1030 ohms. I'm not sure of the correct spec, but one post replied that it i...	16
	1998 Ford Escort SE 2.0L loss of vss signal VIN: 1FAFP13P4W FIXED! Here is the deal. The factory Ford chart for this vehicle is wrong. The wiring diagram included in it is incorrect. One reply pointed out that the vss went to the instrument cluster. I thought he was crazy because the (wrong) wiring diagram did not show...	8
	1999 Ford Taurus LX 3.0L Climate Control VIN: 1FAFP5359X Well most of you nailed it - installed a FAULTY new thermostat that gave identical symptoms. The low speed fan does run all the time when auto or defrost is requested and the compressor only if pressures justify it. The fan cannot keep the coolant from getting...	7
	1997 GMC Sonoma SL 2.2L no-start damp mornings VIN: 1GTCS1445V most replies pointed to ign module/replace wires again(coil packs customer is away on business & will contct me when he returns if there is any new info I will pass it along.Appreciate all the replies but no fix as of yet.When he returns and I get another shot...	11
	1999 GMC Savana 3500 5.7L rear shoes VIN: 1GDH31ROX1 i ck'ed all the e brake cables again all are fine and adjusted properly when it left here it did not have any brake drag on rear wheels even after e brake was applied and released. this bus had to go back into service so we put new shoes again. when it comes b...	11
	1987 Honda Prelude 1.8L Alternator/voltage regulator VIN: JHMBA622XH We are not 100% sure it is fixed, it has been a couple weeks & still ok. This last problem was unrelated to all the previous regulator issues. If we have another problem we will definatley install a dealer alternator. Lots of posts mentioned this but not a lot...	12
	1993 Lincoln Town Car 4.6L engine VIN: 1LNLM81W3P thanks for all the help on this problem, we recieved many suggestions on how to repair this problem, we are going to try new valve seals I will let you know if this solves the problem after the customer drives the car for a month or so. thanks Erich elk ...	18
	1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 2.3L No Start, Stall VIN: WDBDA2409G Sorry everyone we sent this one to the dealer, the people were traveling and we did disconnect the fp relay and the fuel controll unit on the side of the injection system and it would backfire, we also checked the iac hose on the intake as many of you said the...	9
	1994 Mercedes-Benz S420 4.2L heater core VIN: WDBGA43E9R Thanks for the replies, The customer declined the work. The problem was the monovalves they were not opening up and allowing coolant to flow to heater core. the hoses to the heat core were cold and the ones from the engine were hot.	4
	1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L wipers, power windows, power mirrors,power seats, VIN: WBJF65H8XA thanks guys. i guess i have to send this one out. good job iatn. iatn is a wonderful resource. can anyone tell me if the new star scan from diamler chrysler will work on mercedes only systems? i am sure it will in the future. thanks again. Frank	4
	1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2.4L Timing belt VIN: 4A3AXX35GX Thanks to all that replied,unfortunatly the owner of the car decided not to get the repairs done,but the valves were bent and he needed a valve job.He said that he will trade it in and get a newer car.	16
	1993 Nissan 240SX 2.4L Excessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: JN1MS34P8P I received 9 replies thank you for your time .I replace O2 sensor again my CO went to .80 & HC at 350 the cat. is not working properly .I like to thank S D FAN, FRED [...], I had 2 rep...	11
	1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G2WR1216X Problem actually was a bad 'new' spark plug wire on #1 cylinder. What actually compounded the problem was at 4,000 rpms engine would misfire badly. Unknown to us & no information was found anywhere, not even All Data, was that apparently there is a rev limiter... Trouble codes: P0300.	9
	2000 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.4L engine missfire VIN: 1G2NF52T7Y thank you all!i fixed this turkey,i waited some time to post-wanted to be sure,she told me that the injectors were replaced 6 months ago and $250 a month in fuel-for just around town driving?? well the computer took a hike and i replaced it-many replied about ...	11
	1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo 2.0L No Start VIN: YS3DF58N0V Vehicle is back on the road. It needed a coolant temp sensor. I found it by leaving car outside overnight and hookin up scanner to car and the temp read 7 degrees Celsius. But here in New York it was actually more like 7 degrees Farenheit. After getting a new ...	4
	1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo 2.0L Relays VIN: YS3DF78NXV You'll like this one. John [...] sent the good suggestion to disconnect the Trionic ECM and see if I could then communicate with the transmission control module. I did so, and yes, I could now get codes from the TCM, but more importantly, with the Trionic ...	5
	2000 Toyota Tacoma DLX 2.7L Surge, Cuts out VIN: 5TEPM62N8Y Well got plenty of good replies from MAF, TPS, air boots, Fuel pump.But Jon, TM8416, and Gary all said o2 sensor. After double checking all things possible, I called dealer again, to double check VIN# and part numbers. He told me they were correct and both fro...	13
	2000 Volkswagen Passat GLS 2.8L interlock VIN: WVWBD23B5Y sorry i acn not post a fix .i didnt get many replys but i did manage to check a few more things out . i was informed that with out a vw computer i can not go any furter with my diagonosis.so the customer has to bit the bullet and pay for a big tow bill. thanks	4
	1995 Volvo 960 2.9L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Stall VIN: YV1KW9619S ok, well its fixed, and I still have my sanity. I got five replies. 3 of which pointed to the intake manifold gasket failures. especially at the #1 and #2 ports. I checked for vac leaks, and didn't find any, though I see why these are so proned to fail, the bo...	5
	1997 Volvo V90 2.9L pistons VIN: YV1KW9603V many individuals that replied suggested that I simply replace the motor with a salvage unit. Several replies pointed out that one must very careful when replacing main and rod bearings on these engines due to four different incremental standard sizes used for ...	7
	2000 Volvo V70 X/C AWD 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1LZ56D6Y Hi again Volvo techs. Sorry for the delay of closing this one. I have been waiting for a response from the owner how it turned out after they took it to the dealer. I will amend this post when I know more. So far I'm about 99% sure that a new throttle body w... Trouble codes: ECM91, ECM91, ECM90, ECM90, ECM90.	7

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